In Vrindavan, thousands of elderly widow mothers face the harsh reality of abandonment and suffering. With no one to turn to, many are left begging on the streets, exposed to heat, cold and rain,Donate so that Maitri can provide shelter, food, clothes and medical support to abandoned elderly mothers now. Give generously.Winnie Singh has witnessed many cases of widow mothers being abandoned on the streets of Vrindavan, one of the holiest places in India. “Children leave their mothers as soon as they become widows. The children start feeling the burden. This has become a practice in today's society that money comes first and everything else later,” says Winnie whose Maitri India, rescues widowed mothers from the streets of Vrindavan.Many widowed elderly mothers often end up living a lonely life and begging to survive on the streets. And Maitri aspires to take care of every widow in need of help, but because of lack of funds, Winnie and Maitri are in a position to do it."Elderly widows don't have shelter. They sleep in cowsheds over sacks. They don't have a blanket. Nights are really difficult for them," shares Winnie Singh. <img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/1abfb906-563b-4747-85b8-8af2071a2856.jpg" />Maitri aims to:<ul><li>Provide shelter and nutritious meals leading to improved health and wellbeing</li><li>Make physical and mental health services accessible</li><li>Offer necessary quality aged care and assisted living support</li><li>Increase awareness and engagement around the struggles of abandoned widow mothers</li></ul>Why donate to MaitriWinnie needs your support to help those in need of food, healthcare and well-being. “Maitri urgently needs your support to provide nutritious food, clothing and healthcare to sustain these widow mothers who are prone to more illnesses as they age,” appeals Winnie. “You can become the family they were denied. Hold their hands so they don't need to beg ever again,” she adds. Let’s rescue abandoned widows mothers from the streets of Vrindavan and give them a better future. Donate now.Our help will enable Maitri to save hundreds of abandoned widows from a life of begging, and restore the respect, dignity, and identity they deserve.

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Most of Sharanalayam’s children have ‘V’ as their initial. The ‘V’ stands for ‘Vanitha,’ the founder of the NGO. For the orphaned and the abandoned kids, Vanitha is simply ‘Thaiamma’ (mother). One of them is V Dhanushya, 18, who is studying nursing. “Thaiamma has taken care of me since I was six months old. I don’t know who I was born to, but if somebody asks me my mother’s name, I will say Vanitha,” Dhanushya says.But Vanitha, at 72, is seeking your support to keep Sharanalayam running and help many more Dhanushyas. Donate now.Donations to this fundraiser are tax exempted under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India). <img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/519af8b4-e1d1-4974-98c3-a9a15120df8b.png" />“A sex worker’s child should not become a sex worker, and a beggar’s child should not end up becoming a beggar. Every child, in my eyes, is equal, and no child deserves to live on the streets. That is my basic philosophy,” says N Vanitha Rengaraj, chairperson of Sharanalayam.For rescued abandoned infants from bus stands, railway stations, roadsides and temple steps and orphans adopting whose parents have died, Sharanalayam has been a loving home for close to two decades. Vanitha has also been taking care of abandoned HIV-infected and mentally challenged kids. Today, over 80 abandoned kids are given shelter, food, medical care, education and other amenities at Sharanalayam.Vanitha has tried her best to run Sharanalayam from her own resources and that of her well-wishers, but the last two years have been harsh. “I have never extended my hands asking people to donate, but I have to do it now for the sake of the children under my care,” says Vanitha. Donate now.Over 80 children at Sharanalayam attend school and do well in their studies. Many of them study in private schools and Sharanalayam bears all expenses.How Sharanalayam came into beingThe NGO started its operations in 2001 from rented premises in Pollachi in the district of Coimbatore. It had seven children. The first child to be brought to Sharanalayam was a baby of four, who was mentally challenged, and her mother chained the daughter when she went out to work.When Vanitha came to know about this child, she went to inquire and saw that the baby was in a horrible state. She promised the mother that she would take care of the baby. “The baby hardly had any strength. She used to be called ‘insect’ by the people in the neighbourhood. The doctor said that she might not survive beyond a month. But she did for over a year, under my care. I named her Shakthi,” recalls Vanitha.Sharanalayam has come a long way since that time, with hundreds of children being taken care of by the NGO in the last two decades. Many have become professionals in various fields, including medical care, engineering, counselling, banking, etc.Sharanalayam needs urgent support to take care of 80 children under its care. The organisation also aspires to take care of many more orphaned and abandoned children in the coming months and years. Vanitha cannot do it without your support. Donate now.

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“I used to be sexually abused repeatedly, and when I screamed in pain, they hit and threatened me with more violence,” says Priya (name changed), a rescued child sex worker. Priya was abducted by traffickers and sold into a red-light area house before she was rescued by Guria led by Manju. For over two decades, Manju has been rescuing young girls forced into prostitution across the country. She has been shaken to the core seeing some of the most horrifying crimes that young girls have to undergo. “You can’t imagine the state of girls forced into sex work. The girls are given electric shocks and burnt with cigarette butts just to get kicks out of it. And if they get pregnant, the "owners" kick them repeatedly in the womb so that the child inside dies…If you want to see hell, it is here on this planet where young girls are sexually abused,” says Manju.Manju needs your help to rescue more young girls from forced prostitution and reunite them with their families. Donate now.Guria’s work over the yearsBased out of Varanasi, inarguably the holiest place in India, Manju and her organisation Guria, fights the sexual exploitation of girls, especially minors, by taking on the traffickers head-on, and rescuing and rehabilitating them.Started in 1993, Guria has rescued over 5500 persons from slavery, sex trafficking, and child prostitution so far. It has also been instrumental in shutting down hundreds of places that housed trafficked girls and putting scores of traffickers out of business and in jail.For instance, in 2005, a Guria-led rescue operation in Varanasi's red-light area led to the freeing of 49 women and girls, including minors. Many of them were kept against their will. Some of the traffickers were also arrested and tried. Since then, Guria has rescued thousands of young girls.Manju and her husband, Ajeet Singh began rescuing girls from Varanasi’s red-light areas and then working to stop the sex-trafficking of young girls within Uttar Pradesh and outside. The organisation’s aim is to eliminate the sex trafficking of women, especially minor girls, end second-generation prostitution and child prostitution, and rehabilitate women and girls who are rescued from the trade. Manju has faced violent backlash from the traffickers and other vested interests, but it has not deterred her from carrying on rescuing young girls from trafficking. Rescue and rehabilitationBesides rescuing girls trafficked for sex, mostly from low-income families, from across the country, Guria fights on their behalf in courts and also provides education, food, vocational training, and other facilities until they are united with their families. But because of a lack of funds, Guria is finding it difficult to rescue more girls and also take care of them once they are away from the clutches of the traffickers. Take the case of Sameena (name changed), who was abducted from Uttar Pradesh all the way to Telangana. Guria took it upon itself to rescue the girl with the help of its own work and also the authorities. After months of rehabilitation, Sameena went back to her family and even completed her education. With your support, Manju can rescue many more young girls from trafficking and help them live the life of their dreams.

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Rural women in Paschim Medinipur play a central role in sustaining household economies yet remain financially dependent and economically vulnerable. They manage daily expenditures, absorb financial shocks, and contribute unpaid or underpaid labour, but often lack financial literacy, institutional confidence, and control over income..

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.•	Animal Welfare Crisis: Abandoned animals are exposed to starvation, untreated injuries, infections, and extreme weather conditions. Many suffer slow deterioration in health, resulting in avoidable mortality. •	Public Safety Risks: Stray cattle roaming near highways and village roads contribute to traffic accidents, injuries, and property damage, posing risks to both animals and communities. •	Agricultural Losses: Unmanaged cattle frequently graze on standing crops, leading to yield losses for farmers who are already economically vulnerable. •	Sanitation and Environmental Concerns: Stray cattle feeding on waste dumps ingest plastic and harmful materials, contributing to disease spread and environmental contamination

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Paschim Medinipur is home to a vibrant and historically rich rural cultural ecosystem shaped by indigenous communities, agrarian traditions, forest-linked livelihoods, folk art, music, storytelling, ritual performances, and handcrafted artistry. This cultural identity forms the emotional, social, and historical foundation of village life. However, rapid socio-economic transition, migration of youth, modern media influence, reduced patronage for traditional arts, and declining intergenerational transfer of knowledge have placed many of these traditions at risk of gradual disappearance. Cultural practitioners increasingly struggle with unstable income, low recognition, and limited institutional support.

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Paschim Medinipur is a largely rural district where agriculture and forest-fringe livelihoods dominate. The district has relatively limited forest coverage (≈3% natural forest area) compared to ecological sustainability requirements, while ongoing pressures from biomass extraction, land conversion, and climate variability continue to affect vegetation cover and soil quality. Across West Bengal, recorded forest and tree cover together account for about 21–27% of geographical area, while India’s long-term ecological benchmark recommends 33% green cover, indicating the need for continued afforestation initiatives. The Green Paschim Medinipur Programme proposes a structured environmental CSR intervention focusing on afforestation, deforestation prevention, and community-led environmental stewardship. The initiative aims to plant 50,000 native and climate-resilient saplings, restore degraded community lands, strengthen local biodiversity, and establish community forest protection systems to ensure long-term sustainability. The programme will directly engage 3,000 community members across 20–25 villages, generate environmental awareness among 15,000+ residents, and contribute to measurable ESG indicators such as tree-cover expansion, carbon sequestration, soil conservation, and community participation in environmental protection.

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Barnamala Educational &amp; Cultural Society is a not-for-profit organization based in Kharagpur Sub-Division, West Bengal. Established on 13th March 2005 and registered on 8th August 2005 under West Bengal Societies Regd. Act. (1961), the Society works in various sectors in Paschim Medinipur District and many other socially and economically underdeveloped areas in West Bengal. The objective of the Society is to help the needy people to achieve and sustain a better quality of life and to strengthen their involvement, their rights and responsibility in the fast-growing development of the country

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Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting BARNAMALA EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL SOCIETY. We’re doing everything possible to sustain daily operations and provide services to our community. While there’s a lot of uncertainty, we know that we need to adapt fast to our changing reality. Now, more than ever, our community needs us and we need you.DONATE LINK:- https://becs.org.in/donation/If you’re able, please make a donation to BARNAMALA EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL SOCIETY. If you’re unable to donate at this time, there are many other ways you can support us! You can advocate for us by sharing our mission with a family member or friend. Even a quick mention on your social media would mean the world to us.In times like this, we’re reminded of how interconnected we all are. Thank you for being part of our community. Without you, none of it is possible.Stay safe and well, Thanks &amp; RegardsFor BARNAMALA EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL SOCIETYSecretary:-HARIPADA GIRIMob. +91-9433417122becsindia@gmail.comwww.becs.org.in

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This program introduces underprivileged rural school children to the digital world providing them with a means for self-expression through alternative and fun learning methods. We teach media literacy skills to kids in the states of West Bengal. Exposing them to the forms of media and equipping them to create their own media enables them to communicate in insightful and imaginative ways. India's underprivileged youth, who often lack a voice, can share their unique experiences

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This program introduces underprivileged rural school children to the digital world providing them with a means for self-expression through alternative and fun learning methods. We teach media literacy skills to kids in the states of West Bengal. Exposing them to the forms of media and equipping them to create their own media enables them to communicate in insightful and imaginative ways. India's underprivileged youth, who often lack a voice, can share their unique experiences

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Cow lead a normal and peaceful life,. That make the earth healthy, hygienic and pollution free.Our heartiest effort is to preserve cow for mankind in society. Cow is a true gift of God.DescriptionAnimal Welfare requires people to unite and work towards it. Hence, through the project, we intend the safeguard and preserve the lives of cows by providing for them an adequate shelter. With a stable place for cows to be kept there is also a possibility for the community in and around Mawa to be engaged in the management of the cow shelter.This project will involve the purchase of land and construction of the shelter after which the functioning of the area can begin. The economic conditions of the area can be catered to through this project and direct and indirect employment opportunities can be generated.The project is conceptualized keeping in mind the people who will be involved in the same. We are privileged to have expertise in cow rearing and preservation practices which allows us to stay focused in the idea of animal welfare.The commencement of the project will not only have a long-term impact but it will also create an ongoing cycle of beneficiaries who learn and create livelihood through this initiative. It involves both animals and people which brings psychological changes in the lives of the community. With practices such as these, we intend to take action-oriented efforts into making responsible communities and provide sustainable income generation opportunities that will give them the required incentive to work towards animal welfare.Problem StatementAnimal Welfare and Preservation are emerging fields in the country which require urgent attention. The welfare of cows largely depends on the people and communities. Hence, the project brings forth an effective way to do the same with engagement and participation from the community.Project GoalThis project will accomplish these additional goals<img src="https://www.trucsr.in/public/uploads/project/goal_image/GOAL_IMG_33_20201024_205146.jpg" />Building a Shelter for CowsPurchasing land and building a shelter for cows are the primary goals of the project. This place would ensure a stable shelter for the cows and adequate care can be given.

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This project will remove the restrictions that denied the right to education against women and girls. This is to empower 1000 disadvantaged women and girls yearly through imparting skill training, computer training, educational scholarships and participation in self-help groups. This will in turn help them to generate an income for their families and have a better chance of survival. Training in sewing, embroidery, computers and educational scholarship to women and girls will enable them to avail jobs opportunities in industries or set -up their own micro-businesses. Also, the self help group savings are to meet emergency needs through mutual help. Barnamala Educational and Cultural Society aims to improve the economic status of women and their families through business skills and education. The secret of training is to empower, restore and regenerate women and improve their status. BECS has provided training to 1000+ women so far.

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SummaryThe cow is one of the most important and respected animals in the world, especially in India. From ancient times to the modern era, the cow has played a vital role in agriculture, economy, health, and culture. The project is to promote scientific rehabilitation and will motivate the community people (both rural and urban) to save the cows for sustainable Agriculture, Health &amp; Nutrition and environment. It save cows from various diseases by vaccinating them and will improving public awareness on cow care management.Cow has special importance in Indian culture. Cow is the basic foundation of Sanatan Dharma. 33 crore gods and goddesses reside in cows. There are no festivals in Hindu religion without cow. Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, Mother Lakshmi, Ganga and Godavari also originated from cow. That is why it is called mother. Cow urine, cow dung, milk, curd, ghee etc. all provide coolness to our body and mind. Vedas, Upanishads and Puranas have described the divine qualities of mother cow.There are religious beliefs in Hindu religion regarding cow. Cow is considered revered. Along with religious beliefs, if seen from the point of view of science, many such properties have been found in cow's milk and dung which help us in fighting many diseases, but the real religious meaning of the revered cow in Hindu religion is probably Only anyone knows correctly or has correct information. Today we will know what is the true meaning of cow in Hindu religion.Cows are considered to be a sacred animal in the Hindu religion. The ardent followers of religion worship this animal like a Goddess. A cow has been honored with the status of a mother in Hinduism. This is why people refer to it as ‘Gau Mata’ which translates to Mother Cow.•       Symbol of Divinity &amp; Nature: Cows represent the earth and are considered a maternal figure that offers unconditional, life-sustaining, and nonviolent generosity.•       Religious Significance: They are revered as a divine, sacred animal that is believed to represent the last stage of a soul's evolution before human life.•       Deity Associations: The cow is closely tied to Lord Krishna (a cowherd) and is considered a manifestation of various gods and goddesses. The divine, wish-granting cow Kamadhenu is believed to have emerged from the ocean churn.•       Economic &amp; Cultural Value: Historically, cows were a measure of wealth and an integral part of agricultural life, providing milk, ghee, and fertilizer (cow dung).•       Ritual Use: Cow-derived products—urine, dung, milk, curd, and ghee—are used in religious ceremonies for purificationCows have a lot of benefits to mankind. They help us give milk. Through milk, we get a lot of products like butter, cheese, curd and more. In addition, people also use cows for their cow dung and cow leather. Cow dung comes in handy as a rich fertilizer. Plus, cow leather gives us soles, belts, car seats and more. Cow dung is believed to possess purifying properties that cleanse the environment and the soul. Using cow dung made prayer essentials is believed to purify the atmosphere, making it conducive to spiritual practices and fostering positive energyThe welfare of an animal relates primarily to its ability to cope, both with its external environment such as housing, handling by humans, weather and the presence of other animals, and with its internal environmentChallengeAnimals and people have co-existed for thousands of years, with animals playing a vital role in natural ecosystems and communities across the globe. Despite the strong relationship people have with animals, many cows suffer from various zoonotic diseases and other sickness within our project location. Free roaming animals are often inhumanely treated in misguided attempts to eliminate different zoonotic diseases such as anthrax,brucellosis, tuberculosis etc.SolutionThis project will improve cows' welfare of un-owned, abandon and free roaming cows living in human dominated areas in urban as well as rural setting. We will provide medical care and comfort to suffering cows through veterinary interventions services for illness, diseases, and injuries. It is supportive to each and every people life in terms of improving public health, and promote maximum utilization of cow resources for the holistic development.Long-Term ImpactThe cow has been called the mother for a reason. Everything it produces is for the benefit for the mankind and creation at large. The all-giving cows give mankind nourishment. Conservation of homeless innocent and abandon Indian cows is important for Sustainable health; sustainable/eco agriculture and sustainable environmental development This program will treat, and rehabilitate the vulnerable stray cows with all the medical needs and will motivate people to save cows. –IntroductionCows and calves are very important animals in India. They give us milk, help in farming, and are respected in our culture. However, many cows and calves in villages face problems like poor living conditions, not enough food, and lack of proper care. Sometimes, when cows stop giving milk or when male calves are born, they are left on the streets. This is bad for the animals and also causes problems for people. This project is about helping cows and calves in our village live healthier and happier lives. We want to create a simple and practical plan that everyone in the community can help with. Our goal is to make sure cows and calves have good food, safe places to live, and proper medical care. Problem StatementWhat is the Problem? • Many cows and calves in our village are kept in small, dirty spaces and are tied up all day. • Calves, especially male ones, are often not cared for and many die young. • When cows stop giving milk, they are sometimes abandoned and become stray animals. • Stray cows cause accidents on roads and can damage crops. • Farmers don’t always know the best ways to take care of their animals. Why is This a Problem? • Animals suffer and get sick. • Farmers lose money when calves die or cows are not healthy. • Stray cows create problems for the whole village. • The reputation of our village and our culture is hurt. Our project will set up a "Cow and Calf Care Center" in the village. This center will help farmers learn better ways to take care of their animals. We will also build better shelters for cows and calves and start a program to look after abandoned animals. The project will involve everyone in the community, including women and youth. 4.   Project Goals 1. Reduce Calf Deaths: Teach farmers how to feed and care for calves so more survive. 5.   Better Living Conditions: Build simple, clean shelters for cows and calves. 6.   Stop Abandonment: Find ways to care for cows that can no longer give milk. 7.   Community Involvement: Get everyone in the village to help, including students and women. 8.   Increase Farmer Income: Show farmers how healthy cows can give more milk and help them earn more. How the Project Will Work Step 1: Survey and Awareness • Visit every farmer in the village and note how many cows and calves they have. • Ask farmers about their problems and needs. • Organize a village meeting to explain the project and its benefits.Step 2: Set Up the Cow and Calf Care Center • Find a central place in the village for the center. • Build simple shelters using local materials (like bamboo, mud, or bricks). • The center will have: o Clean water and feeding areas o Space for sick or abandoned animals o Information boards about animal care Step 3: Training and Education • Invite a l

Training of 1000 Women for Employment Opportunities in Kharagpur, West Bengal

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